AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPan-Africanism Interview: Professor Hakim Adi discusses how today’s push for African unity echoes 20th-century Pan-Africanist debates, from anti-colonial organizing to current pressures tied to Western policies and far-right politics. Digital Payments Upgrade (BCEAO): The West African central bank (BCEAO) published the September 30 list of 175 authorized institutions to offer interoperable instant payments (PI-SPI), with Guinea-Bissau among the participating countries and fintech/e-money firms included beyond traditional banks. AFCON Qualifier Shock: Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 in Group L, with Franculino, Mama Baldé, and Álvaro Djaló scoring as Nigeria’s comeback hopes faded. Higher Education Cooperation: Guinea-Bissau’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research met Mauritania’s counterpart to explore joint work in higher education and research. Fishing & Nutrition: An Oceana-led study argues that more equitable fishing access deals could keep nutrient-rich bottom-trawl catches in West Africa, highlighting potential gains for countries including Guinea-Bissau. Modern Slavery Watch: A global overview flags Guinea-Bissau among countries with severe modern slavery vulnerability, alongside broader regional risks.
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